Comparison: DROID Turbo vs. Nexus 6 vs. Moto X (2nd Gen) vs. Moto G

How does Motorola’s newly introduced DROID Turbo stack up against the rest of its phones from this year, like the Nexus 6, Moto X (2nd gen) and Moto G? Quite well actually. In fact, one could argue that it bests all of the other phones from Motorola, including the Nexus 6.

The DROID Turbo (full specs) is as powerful as it gets for a modern day smartphone. It features all next-gen specs like a 5.2-inch QHD display, Snapdragon 805 processor, 3GB RAM, massive 3,900mAh battery, and a 21MP camera. The Nexus 6 matches it in most of those areas, but it’s the size of the Nexus 6 that could be a killer – it’s just too damn big. The Moto X (2nd gen), even though it was released just a month ago, lacks the newer processor and QHD display, along with wireless charging and a higher MP camera.

Now, we are fully aware that specs aren’t everything. When deciding on which phone is the top dog, you have to look at specs, but you also need to look at the phone’s overall design, if it has on-screen or capacitive buttons, how updates to it will work, and availability. And it’s those few things that still helps the Moto X and Nexus 6 beat the DROID Turbo in the minds of many.

The Moto G, obviously, isn’t meant to compete, but we thought we should include it.

What do you think? Which phone are you picking? Who would win this battle?

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Idiot – why include a non zoomable table in a smartphone review. Didn’t you think that MAYBE some of us might actually be reading the review from a smartphone….?

Angel Osiel Gonzalez

I go droid…is a shame is only on verizon…

Tom TheBomb Verni

I wonder why they didn’t throw the i-phone in instead of the Moto G?

all_the_usernames

Wow, nice summary! Thanks Kellex of Droid Life

Kodros Karlos

I still think moto x 2nd gen is good for me. But really it come down what you like

Akash

Only one question to the editor of the blog.
Why did you added Moto G. Really man are serious?

GNS

Nexus 6 is just too big, if it’s nearly the same size as an iPhone 6+ then it’s a no go. I’m holding out for an upgraded Nexus 5.

Sam_K

I’d like see a new Nexus 5 based on the Droid Turbo. Basically make a GSM/LTE version of the Droid Turbo that supports as many LTE bands as possible including all the AT&T and T-Mobile LTE bands.

M3D1T8R

Important question for Kellen or anyone who buys the Turbo today: Can the Turbo do data (LTE) and voice (1x) at the same time? I saw confirmed over on XDA that the Sony Z3v can NOT, and sadly from what I’ve read the new Moto X has already been shown NOT able to do this. I assume the Turbo will be the same as these other new devices, and unable to do it. But need confirmation. And then same question for the Nexus 6, though that’s further off.

To be clear, most Verizon LTE phones always used to be able to do this (LTE and voice at same time), I believe my old Galaxy S3 could do it, as could the Galaxy Nexus if I recall correctly, and my current DNA does it flawlessly. I’ve read the LG G2 still does it last year, maybe even the G3 this year (not sure), but for whatever reason, it seems around August Verizon started changing this and new devices no longer have the necessary different radios for each of the bands for voice and data in order to use them both simultaneously. This is a worrisome trend, with all these great new options showing up on Verizon, if they all turn out to be crippled in this way. They’re probably just going this route as they prepare for VOLTE (or what they’re trying to market as Advanced Calling 1.0), but it leaves a big hole in service with these new devices until VOLTE is really widely available.

I’m very concerned about this as I use my phone for wifi hotspot constantly (it is the only internet I can get where I live) and need to be able to receive calls/texts without interrupting my internet connection, as well as the other way around.

Felix

Is there any way I can get that droid turbo in Canada?!

Josh Matthews

Not yet, but an international version is coming

BigRed4X15

I have to admit that at first i thought maybe I should return my new Moto X, but after some thought, I’m good. The Moto X is the best looking of the bunch. I was finally able to use Moto Maker and design the phone the way I wanted (black front, bamboo back, and bronze accents). Although the specs on the Turbo and Nexus are better, the Moto X is still a killer phone. The screen is great, and there is not even the slightest hint of lag. The camera is a huge step up from the original Moto X, and I can get through a whole day on the battery. Haters are going to hate, but the Moto X is still an amazing phone, that can be customized with high end materials and top notch build quality.

BOB Dudek

100%button Man.. Droid T… Device of choice for The power users.. Throw it up on the dash . put away wet.. Worksite.. Man’s phone

Rob

Here’s a comparison with the G3 (and minus the Moto G)

Rob

I wouldn’t mind seeing one of these with the Moto G replaced by the LG G3, those are the four phones I’m considering when my contract is up in about five weeks.

Greg

The one question I have that I haven’t seen answered .. do either the N6 or the Turbo have removable batteries?

socarwolverine

No, they don’t. Moto hasn’t done removable batteries for ages.

Mike Robertson

Having a Note 2 , for the last 2 yrs. and the constant battle to flash roms, and Verizon/Samsung re-locking it down, I was a lock (LOL) for N6, but then they announce Note 4 Dev Edition. Now I’m not sure N6 or N4? either way, I’m getting a new phone I can “PLAY” with

Josh Matthews

It’s still night and day. You have to think about community development; all of the roms, kernels, and mods for you to actually play with. Hundreds will buy the Note 4 Dev Edition, of which a few may be actual developers that put out custom software for it. Millions will buy the N6, including all of the best aftermarket developers that we have.

ROB

Waiting for the GPE version of this on AT&T… Then I will pay full price and use on cricket wireless.

Norman

Does the Droid Turbo sport dual antennas like the Moto X?

steven

Before the turbo was officially announced I was leaning toward the nexus but now that its official I’m totally going for the kevlar!i , unlike others, i am used to capasative buttons ( currently own a gs4) and think the turbo looks soooo good and great in the hand , can’t wait to use that perfect moto software with a beefy handset like this!

Just wish the N6 had a bigger battery. I wonder what the battery life between the two will be, if one is 36 hours and the other is 48, I think I can live with either. 😀

Adam

The Nexus 6 likely won’t be able to go more than a full day on a charge, that battery is fairly large but that display is huge. The Note batteries are about the same size and I think they are rated at 24 hours max with normal usage.

Yeah, I was wishfully thinking, I figured with the QHD screen as well as the size that wouldn’t happen. This is why a 3900 mah battery would have been pretty sweet. Oh well.

David H.

im thinking this might be the phone iteration that makes me jump off of big red.
I love my Maxx, but i am getting so very tired of my text messages being stupid because I choose to use GV. no pictures, no group texts.. Everyone else has jumped aboard.. come on verizon.

i would be leaning towards the turbo if not for that.

Gene

I’d consider the Turbo but geez capacitive buttons. Ugh. Why do physical buttons at this point?

Josh Matthews

You can’t make money selling a phone with soft keys. Well, at least no one has. The only companies that profit in the smartphone manufacturing business is Apple and Samsung, neither of which use soft keys.

I don’t like capacitive buttons either, but until someone proves that the market will actually buy enough phones with soft keys, then I won’t knock capacitive.

Larry Mao

Droid Turbo, what the Nexus 6 should have been, minus the capacitive buttons. Sigh.

BGryphon

Did the Note 4 not even happen?

Josh Matthews

Got buried by Nexus

guesswhat

only on droid life site, in real world actual sales will be 100X compared nexus products or any of the products that moto launched this year

Josh Matthews

Yeah lol probably more than everything Moto sells combined

Zander

I’ll be getting the nexus 6 for the front facing stereo speakers. I’ll be coming from a note 2 haha.

Jeff Carrington

A few things to consider with the Nexus 6 vs the Droid Turbo (some opinion)

1. The Nexus is Android 5.0 with no bloat.
2. Updates will come from Google.
3. Unlocked boot loader.
4. I also think the Camera is better on the Nexus even though the Droid has 21 mp. It has Optical Image stabilization and can shoot 4k video at a higher frame rate.
5. On screen buttons
6. Nexus has a 6 inch screen. (You would probably prefer it in the long run. You just don’t know it yet.)
7. Nexus is sexier.
8. Multiple carriers (which means broader development)

Adding to the camera, I think the Nexus 6 uses an upgraded sensor. MP count means nothing if the camera sensor is sh*t.

Josh Matthews

Lifeproof is making a case for the Turbo, first phone they’re doing it for that isn’t an iPhone or Galaxy S.

Celeras

Soo, does Verizon have any “upgrade mulligan” policy? I’ll eat the Moto X I got last month if they let me get the upgrade price on a Turbo.
VERIZON PLS.

Josh Matthews

They tell you when you get the phone, it’s like 30 days I think

Higher_Ground

I think it’s 14 days from when you activate the device.
You might be able to sell the device, pay the ETF, and then get a new line at the contract price (if they’ll let you after the ETF) if they won’t allow you to return it.

Celeras

It’s Motomaker so I don’t think I could return it regardless. Just give me the upgrade price on the Turbo and we’ll talk 😉

GT500_Grad

The Turbo has IR Sensors? I haven’t heard anything about it, but it’s listed above. Misprint?

Jérôme Besnard

Issues with the Droid Turbo: the design is outdated, I don’t like Verizon, I don’t like bloatware, I like on screen buttons, I like front facing speakers. Everyday I like the N6 more and more despite his huge size.

Vanquishgc

First off, can we now officially announce Moto as OEM of the year? Between the new X, the G, the Nexus 6, and now the Turbo, these guys are on fire. Here’s the best part: they’re all excellent in their own right! And I’m not being a fanboy, it’s just facts. HTC and LG have done a great job too, but this lineup has something for everyone, and it’s all quality stuff (Samsung what?). Anyway, I have to admit that the Turbo in the ballistic nylon looks sick, and who could possibly argue with those specs? For me though, I’m just not quite digging the overall industrial design overall. Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t kick it out of bed, but the thing is, I’ve been wishing upon a star for a Moto Nexus for years now. Not only does it have basically the same specs (camera is different, I know), but I love the design as a whole, and it looks gorgeous in blue (my favorite color as it happens). The dual front speakers are a big bonus to me also, and while we don’t know the contract price of the Nexus yet, the retail is the same, so that’s a wash. I can’t deny it’s huge, and it’s not for everyone, but I once went from a Razr M to the Note 2, so I think I can handle it. Either way, I’m really happy Motorola is whooping some serious ass right now.

Josh Matthews

and 360

jimbob

Shocking considering Moto is owned by Google and all of its 2014 devices were designed after the merger. This really just shows the power of having Google own an OEM. Any OEM under the Google umbrella would do the same. Lets see what happens after the sale goes through.

CabbageHeadCat.

Got the X. Love it. Perfect of the bunch in my opinion. Cmon. Leather! Just looking at this comparison kills me. Moto easily could have upped the memory to 32/64 but decided not too, that makes me a little angry. Only a little as I still have 20 gigs open as I type this.

john

Maybe I will get moto G … Or just stick with galaxy s3 for one more year

Charlie

One thing that I’m not seeing discussed – the fact that the Nexus 6 comes with Android 5.0 Lollipop! That alone makes the decision easy for me.

Ruby H.

Try this simple ‘is it for me’ test: Hold the phone with one hand as you normally would.
Now, try to touch your index finger with your thumb. Only got as far as touching your middle finger? Too big. Just barely touch it? Still too big. Easy? You’ll love a big phone – go for it!

STEV3

The biggest problem I’m having with getting this device. I have an upgrade on a different Verizon line. My personal line has unlimited data. I heard the Turbo uses a Nano SIM. So how the hell do I manage to upgrade without losing my data? If anyone could help?

Guy

Same dilemma I face. Either plan to cut my SIM card down to nano size, as i have heard that is not as daunting as it sounds. Or after the phone is activated with the SIM it comes with for a day or 2, take it to Verizon store and ask for a new nano SIM for my line, don’t think they can turn that down and if it is not using the new plan activation SIM card, can’t really affect your unlimited plan.

STEV3

That’s what I was thinking. I’ll upgrade my second line to get the phone. Then a few days later just say I need a Nano SIM for my unlimited line. Crossing my fingers it works!

pilot25

So the big question is why is Motorola releasing two “flagship” devices in the same timeframe? Why are they cannibalizing themselves? Something stinks in Motoland. That tells me there might have been a dust up with Google regarding the N6. I have a bad feeling the N6 is going to be as bad as the Galaxy Nexus was in terms of battery life. The smaller battery and bigger screen than the Turbo just don’t add up.

jnt

My guess is Verizon pulled some $$ strings to make the Turbo happened, and Google to make the N6 happen. The X is just Moto’s version, untouched by Verizon and Google (well, you know what I mean). The question/concern is how much of a role does Verizon have with the N6.

pilot25

Sounds like it’s already becoming a bastard child like the Galaxy Nexus. VZ doesn’t want it and is only playing along. They demanded a phone with better specs that would outclass the N6 knowing Android folks, and Nexus ones especially, care about specs. This takes away sales from the N6 to put themselves in the driver seat for future devices. They don’t want Google and Apple controlling the aftermarket revenue from apps.

Google needs to wake up and force the telecoms hand. Apple got it right from the first go and are in the diver seat. Unfortunately, Google needs VZ and they know it from the dismal sales of the N4 and N5

chris_johns

on one carrier only…so meh just options price differences size differences…actually everything us android folk have been asking for…a bunch of top tiered specd phones with different designs

pilot25

I wish that is how business works but unfortunately it doesn’t

michael

The truth of the matter when comparing last years droid Maxx with this year’s droid turbo, is that the additional 400 milliamps in the turbo is probably not enough additional power to effectively push all of the new tech that one finds n the new processor and that ridiculously pixel dense display. Everybody knows that moto has the best build quality of any of the OEMs. Best radios too IMHO. The Maxx was perfectly concieved, designed, and built to offer balanced performance, with absolutely stunning battery life.

I guess the new turbo represents the evolution of the droid line as the new flagship device from Motorola. But with all of the new gee whiz tech, which in the end does very little to enhance the user experience ( unless you’re big on bragging rights), everything about the new turbo means nothing without Awesome battery longevity that we got with the Maxx.

Let’s hope that in the end, a paltry 400 additional mAh’s makes for a positive real world advantage for the new droid turbo.

even if the phone doesnt get 48 hours of battery, if it can last me from friday morning to saturday morning im good. nothing worse than waking up hungover on a random couch with a dead phone.

Jack3D

Android Authority says the display on the Turbo is IPS-LCD? What gives?

Josh Matthews

android authority is stupid lol

Jack3D

I wouldn’t say that. They have some really good stuff on their site and a different take on doing device reviews.

Looks like the author just got facts screwed up as they have fixed the article (no edit notes though…) to show that it is AMOLED.

Josh Matthews

i was jk , didn’t mean that they are literally stupid or something. they do make mistakes like that a lot though

Shadowstare

The Nexus 6 looks amazing, but unless the phone feels dramatically smaller in the hand, I’m going Turbo. The Nexus has a chance…..but the Turbo has a lot going for it.

NexusMan

Do you have small or big hands? I have big hands and the Nexus 6 feels totally great in hand to me. AND I can use it with one hand – no problem. I, too, was concerned, but it feels great and fits fine in my pocket too. But I CAN see how it would be just too big for a smaller person/hands.

Shadowstare

I think I have normal hands. I have a Droid DNA. With the phone in one hand, I can reach my thumb to the top right corner but that’s as far as its going to go.

Detective John Kimble

Get to the Choppa!

DavidB23

Not worth the fortune you pay for verizon. The capacitive buttons are a disappointment as well.

Derrick Jefferson

I don’t know guys, it seems like to me that they only people who don’t like large phones are the media, including tech writers. Every smartphone experience I have ever had seems to get better proportionately with the screen size. Nexus 6 ftw.

Tony Spencer

I can’t wait to get the Turbo, great specs! Beautiful phone, I prefer the capacitve buttons, but when I’m looking at my phone most of the time I’m looking at whats on the screen!

Travis Oakshott

Motorola is the clear winner here.

Wendell Goldsberry

I can’t say your wrong

David English

Nah, I definitely think Motorola takes the cake in this situation.

Mr. Inappropriate

It’s just too damn big? That’s what she said!

GJV

Between this and N6. Question – The N6 never comes “on contract” (subsidized), right? Or can I get it for $199 (or $299 or whatever) if I pre-order through Verizon tomrrow?

JT3

I’m not sure that all the carriers have spoken, but so far, it seems that the N6 will be available subsidized through all carriers… or at least, available through payments for those that don’t subsidize (like T-Mo).

NexusMan

Nexus 6 WILL be on contract, but NOT at preorder/launch. You will have to wait if you want to get it subsidized.

Having used both, I beg to differ. The Moto X’ “stock plus,” experience is definitely superior to Vanilla Android, as it gives you stock Android, PLUS some very useful, innovative and experience enhancing features.

i just hope someone will achieve root and unlock the boot loader. but until then htc one GPe.

i cant stand stock phones.

Denvertoad

Totally agree with that. Every time I think the newest phone might be the one… there’s a crap load of bloat. Get that ish off MY phone. Don’t swap ROMs much anymore however between Xposed and ad block I’ve got to have root. And not that safestrap malarkey.

bluebanzai

You guys haven’t had moto stock lately.Every bit of bloat on there I can get rid of or hide. Once I’ve done that, I feel like I’m running a smooth and perfect ROM I never have to worry about. The only thing left in my App Drawer right now is Verizon’s Voicemail on my Droid Maxx. It doesn’t ever bother me when I pull up hangouts or anything–that’s the only one I can’t disable. Not sure why that is a dealbreaker for so many people…

Nino Sidari

I got the 32gb moto x and I think I am sticking with it

NexusMan

Moto X is a fantastic phone.

chris_johns

ill prob be as well…only bc i dont have 200 to blow on finagling a turbo…but if i can figure something out itll be the only phone that takes me away from my og moto x which i love…the only reason being the battery life…i charge my phone 3x a day avg honestly lol (well have to plug it in to charge not always full charge to full charge)

SA_NYC

G all the way. It’s the second-lightest of the bunch!

Droid Ronin

Is there or is there not going to be a GSM variant of the Turbo?

Viet Hoang-Tran

Turbo. Just take my money already.

Now to find out who will sell it to me full price w/o contract strings attached.

Wilmer F.

How in the heck can those ” few things still help the moto x and nexus 6 beat the droid turbo…” Capacitive buttons – big deal. Overall design isn’t as pretty- big deal. You’re getting a near stock device with the biggest battery in the game in a decently sized package when compared with these monster sized phones. Put the droid turbo battery on the nexus 6 and I’m in.

Pakmann2k

The last line of Droids got updates right behind the X, every time. Just worth pointing out

M3D1T8R

Stereo front speakers:
Nexus 6: YES
Moto G: YES
Moto X: No
Turbo: No

synplex

Turbo has front speakers and so does the moto x.
Guessing your confused.

Jeff C

Turbo and Moto X only have a single front speaker, Nexus 6 and Moto G have dual front speakers (stereo).

M3D1T8R

Nice of you to edit your comment from your original in which you called me “dummy” presumably after being made to look a fool, your error pointed out below. Might want to consider and research what you say before insulting people and spreading misinformation.

synplex

absolutely right. I was confused by reading somewhere that the top front speaker bar had 2 stereo speakers in it. I was … the dummy ;-P

NexusMan

And with that, you swayed me once again. THANKS!

TeeJay1100

It’s really only 2 phones to look at on this list: The Nexus 6 vs the Droid Turbo. Anything else is uncivilized…

tdizzel

Droid Charge?

TeeJay1100

Turbo, fixed.. Thanks

GJV

He meant the Bionic 😉

JoshGroff

Yeah, and for those of us not on Verizon, it’s a simple choice. (unintended bad pun…)

NexusMan

NAw. The new Moto X is still a fantastic device.

TwiggLe

What about comparing it to the G3?

moew

Wait, why are there 2 weights listed for the droid turbo? 176g or 169g is there in the infographicchartthingyimage

tdizzel

The ballistic is a little bigger/heavier

jbdan

The ballistic is heavier than the Kevlar although I’ve heard they both have Kevlar

A Droid Turbo Dev Edition would be awesome, even though it’ll never happen. Say what you want about capacitive buttons, I like them because they don’t eat screen real estate, and for that reason alone the Droid Turbo is better to me than a Nexus 6. Having had a Droid Maxx for the past year I’m going to have a hard time finding the next phone when the time comes because the Maxx is just so damn good, and a Maxx with an unlocked bootloader (yay shady chinese middlemen!) pretty much makes it the perfect phone in my book. I guess I’ll wait on a Turbo until a bootloader unlock is developed. By then I may have another upgrade ready.

M3D1T8R

If they did a dev edition of this, that would be the deciding factor for me. I’d go with that instead of the N6 or Z3v.

Malcolm Love

I’m holding hope they might do a dev edition. There was a dev edition Maxx last year. If memory serves, they didn’t announce it until a little after the Maxx/Ultra/Mini were released.

tlspatt

that’s correct, because I bought the MAXX immediately and they released the Dev Ed right after the 14-day return window expired. I was pissed. Took me an entire year to unlock the bootloader, which I only recently was able to do with the Sunshine tool. Grrrrrr… I’m praying for a Dev Ed Turbo too, although I’m not optimistic.

Malcolm Love

Same exact thing happened to me. I pulled trigger on the Maxx as soon as I could. My Galaxy Nexus was aging horribly, then they came out with the Dev edition and I was UPSET. Ironically enough, I recently lost my Maxx while out of town, and I’m using my Galaxy Nexus again til I can get a new phone.

tlspatt

Yeah I did the same thing because I also had the G-Nex and it was similarly on it’s last legs. Sorry to hear you’re rocking that POS again as your daily driver.

I’m thinking about pulling the trigger on the Turbo and then hopefully Sunshine will unlock the BL before I take the Lollipop update… If I do, I’ll sell you my unlocked MAXX 🙂

LLcdPH

Agree on the capacitive buttons not eating up screen real estate. Love my Maxx but will seriously look at the Turbo.

Heard the camera in the Moto Turbo is the sony camera from a VZW sales rep so not sure how true this is??????

M3D1T8R

They could be just pulling that out of their…… since it’s the same MP as the Z3v… Hope it is though.

Dave

Did anybody else read they’d replace the screen if it cracks within the 2 year contract, and they’re waving activation/upgrade fees? They’re trying….

Denvertoad

Only kinda sorta waving. You still have to pay fees up front when you purchase and activate your phone. You receive billing credit a couple of billing cycles later. You still give Verizon your money, they just bill you less at a later date. Up front costs don’t change. I hate these backhanded “deals”. Either drop the fees or not. I’m hoping I can order on line and swap the sim out my M8 avoiding all the hassle.

Higher_Ground

wait what?? I just went through motorola over the weekend after my new moto X sceen cracked :'(
I figured $150 for a new* phone was better than nothing. I haven’t gotten it yet, but maybe I should call verizon instead? It was a customized one, and I was worried they would try to replace it with a standard model but they said it would be like I ordered it originally

* they were a little circumspect about answering if it would be a refurbished device or new…

I thought the N6 would be a lock for me, But the Turbo to me offers the best overall features. 3900 MAH, 21MP Shooter, Better overall size, More durable, turbo charger included. Overall, I cant believe i may be picking a Droid over a Nexus

Franklin Ramsey

I’m waiting till I can hold both in hand before I make a choice

Dave

Never before has my Android purchase been so unsure.

RobertLPile

Agreed my friend, agreed…

hike15

This is why we love Android. Competition just makes the phones better and better!

Shadowstare

Picking between these current batch of phones is the absolute hardest phone choice I’ve ever had to make. All of them seem so amazing.

Greg

But what a great problem to have!

Good_Ole_Pinocchio

I mean the camera mpx count is subjective. Doesn’t mean better camera. It’ll be a toss up based on reviews. And the Nexus 6 comes with the Turbo Charger in box. Battery real world is also a toss up until reviews.

I saw last week it was a previous generation. Still should be fine, just not as N6 good probably.

jnt

OIS as well right?

JoeTi

I picked up a Droid Maxx as my suplimental Nexus option. Mostly stock experience, rooting was a total bitch, but I only wanted unlim data and WiFi tether and adfree, but the killer battery life was super convincing with moto software tweeks made it a total win. I will drop $600 for this phone and keep unlim data (and probably a bitch to root) no problem. I sort of want the n6 for the extra screen real estate but the turbo in ballistic nylon actually looks nice IMHO and 5.2″ with qhd screen res is a nice tradeoff. Just my ¢2.

Brian Klippel

OIS > 21MPx, unless you’re planning on blowing your pictures up to life size print posters. The sensor and stability are responsible for image quality, the megapixels are for image size, and of course for filling up your storage in a *flash*. rimshot.

Killa

so you’re saying the Nexus 6 with OIS would be better than 21MP on the Turbo?

Richard Gao

The Nexus 6 has OIS.

MikeSaver

roof orof roof fororf f

Brian Klippel

I am inferring that the N6 will take higher quality pictures. “Better” in this comparison is subjective, do you prefer size or quality? 12MP is sufficient for a full density 15″x10″ print. 21MP is sufficient for an 18″x12″ print.

Gee thanks Mr. GUEST Grammar Police. How about I just say that I am declaring emphatically that the N6 will take higher quality pictures, because it is a fact that the sensor in the Turbo is previous generation and known to be of lower quality. The MP boost is a gimmick that only serves to waste phone storage for 99.9% of real world users.

DainLaguna

well ‘more durable’ is up for debate. It will def be marketed as ‘tough’.
Turbo charger is gonna be included with the n6 too. Plus, ois seems to have arguably better measurable improvements to camera quality over just megapixels.

size and battery, however, are in the droid turbos favor.

Asa Thomas

Nexus 6 also includes the Turbo Charger.

Anil

Best of the Best Nexus 6 yea

Brett Crowley

Using my LG G2, I sometime’s want a bigger screen. Since the turbo is the same size, the spec’s and battery life are almost swaying me more towards the Turbo. I love the nexus 6 and look, and a bigger screen for me is nice. I enjoy gaming, usually just CoC but that’s not enough for me to choose the nexus 6. I have my upgrade at the end of december, and contract ending 1/2015. While i live in Connecticut, tmobile’s service is horrible, worse than sprint and while I have been contemplating leaving Verizon for something better in price, I really hate to like this phone because I will probably just stay with verizon. But, with the rumor’s of the gsm band and may be able to use it cross carrier’s is something i’ll have to keep an eye out for since i have some time. Just hope they don’t give us an early upgrade option like the iphone6! I’m such a sucker 😀

BTLS

Was hoping to see the G3 for comparison…

C-Law

You forgot stereo speakers. That’s what is pushing me to the nexus 6 over the turbo even though I prefer a smaller size phone

Moto’s speakers in last year’s Droids and X were excellent. The ones in the G(much cheaper) were not so good.

Dave

Yes…that’s the ones.

Greyhame

The speaker on my MAXX is pretty great; it gets l-o-u-d. I’m not an audiophile, so I don’t expect awesome sauce for quality out of phone speakers, they just need to be loud enough to hear incoming notifications 🙂

Dave

For sure…. it was the Moto G speakers that stunk.

GPier

G3 is better than all these!

BTLS

Just wish they waited and put the 805 in it. I love my G2, maybe even enough to possibly wait for a G4… If not then it’s either the N6 or the Turbo, which then will be decided by the camera tests.

Dave

I think the 805 is the same as an 800/801 on the CPU end right? If so, the GPU in the 805 would be unnecessary for a non QHD screen. I am not 100% sure though.

JoshGroff

I believe they also increased the clock speed, but I’m pretty sure it’s the same CPU.

GPier

I did not upgrade to the G3 and won’t. I love the G2, and the G3 was not really a valuable upgrade from the G2. The reason I mentioned the G3 was for the mere fact that it was the latest model from LG. The near stock experience and the killer battery life make that phone.

Marikel

Near stock experience? LOL. Have you ever owned a stock Android device? My LG G3 is bloated to sh*t. This is nowhere near a stock experience. Closer to a Touchwiz experience, actually.

GPier

I have actually. I was going more for the skin look rather then the bloatware issue. And it’s no where near close to looking or acting like Touchwiz. Touchwiz is terrible. I had the GNex (terrible device) and My LG G2 is a stock android now that I put a ROM on it; And no it was not the skin that bothered me it was all the bloatware. Plus I needed to get around the the tethering subscription since I don’t have WIFI at my house.

I didn’t forget about the Who Dat nation…Thursday is an even bigger game though…

Jason R

True Dat

Inquizitor

Wireless charging and the better camera were seriously stupid omissions on Motorola’s part for the 2014 Moto X. If they had bothered including those, and maybe beefed up the battery a bit, I’m sure a ton more people would have jumped on it instead of waiting to see what else came. I personally would have almost certainly bought one right away, but now I’m happy I waited and will be getting the N6 instead.

morteum

Same. I’d actually get the Moto X over the Nexus if they didn’t omit wireless charging, dual front firing speakers, an included Turbo charger, and better battery life. The fact that the Nexus has everything the Moto X has plus better specs and more makes it the clear winner. Just gonna have to get used to the size. I had already thought the Moto X was a tad big.

sski66

Probably, maybe, the Moto X will go down in price quickly to make it a better deal like last year.

Victor Gama

Actually i have my questions, there is a video on youtube that puts a droid turbo to run the antutu test and did 44k, while moto x made 45k

Throw in the a much better camera and you’d have me too. In other words I’d totally give up the higher-res screen, Android L at launch, unlocked bootloader, and extra RAM and faster processor for the Moto X’s size and MotoMaker design. It really is a shame, but I know I’ll be happy with the N6 so no big loss.

soo you need about 3 separate comparison articles for the same device? which by the way is only being compared to other Motorola devices like that’s the ONLY great phones out.. make it unbiased… compare it to the iPhone 6(since just a few weeks ago they couldn’t stop talking about the phone), Note 4, and Z3 Compact. 4 different companies that bring different things to the table.

Ben Landwehr

The answer is.. Yes. Yes we do. So please, complain more.

ThunderJayHawk35

woah woah 1st off I don’t know what “we” you speak of I’m sure “You” do which is more power to you.. I was only saying that I feel that if the Droid Turbo was stacked up against other OEMs… it would show just how great it really is

Ben Landwehr

Considering I was replying to you, I definitely didn’t mean “we” to include you, the person saying we don’t need these articles. I thought that’d be common sense, but sorry if I wasn’t a bit more specific for you lol. But I do agree on your last point now that you put it that way. I’m sure we’ll begin to see more examples once the devices are available to consumers and real comparisons can be made.

Alex B

I wish the nexus 6 had the turbos battery. Still I’ll be picking up the 6. Bigger is better.

JSo

At least it has the Turbo Charging

Finire

Anything using the newer series of Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, is capable of “Turbo” charging. It’s designed into the processor, not the phone. So the Droid Turbo, Nexus 6, Moto X, Sony Z3, Sony Z3v, Sony Z3 Compact, Samsung Galaxy Note 4, HTC One (M8), etc… are all capable of the Quick Charge 2.0 technology from Qualcomm.

This is not a Droid Turbo exclusive.

JSo

I think quick charge and turbo charge are two different things. You can use any qualcomm phone and get faster charges than with a normal charger but I don’t think they all automatically take advantage of Turbo charging. I’ll have to look it up though

Finire

An excerpt from the Qualcomm page on Quick Charge 2.0
“In laboratory tests using a 3300mAh battery, a Quick Charge 2.0 enabled device went from 0% to 60% charge in 30 minutes, while a device without Quick Charge 2.0 using a conventional (5 volt, 1 amp) charger achieved just a 12% gain in the same 30 minutes.”

So yes, “Turbo” charge may be exclusive to the Turbo, but the other phones are capable of pretty much the same thing. The primary difference with the other phones, is that the accessory to utilize Quick Charge 2.0 are not included. The Droid Turbo Charger, is just utilizing what Qualcomm already built into the phone. It’s even listed on the Qualcomm page as an accessory compatible with the Quick Charge 2.0.

Ummmmm…. what amperage did they use to test the quick charge in the first test? they said they used a small 1 amp in the slow test. i havent used one of those in years. 2.1 on anything released recently.

Finire

I’m not sure what they were using in the test, but some of the quick chargers are listing at up to 4 amps.

JSo

Well from Motorolas page, they say:

“All it takes is 15 minutes on the latest Moto phones to get up to 8 more hours of battery life.”

Then the disclaimer says:

“Only applies to optimized Motorola devices with Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 2.0 technology such as the new Moto X”

I view that as the qualcomm device has to be optimized for it. Which all the newest Motorola devices are. Others, I’m not sure about.

In fact, from Moto’s own accessories page
“The Motorola Turbo Charger with Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 2.0 technology is our fastest charger ever. All it takes is 15 minutes on the latest Moto phones to get up to 8 more hours of battery life.3 Other USB-enabled phones and tablets enjoy up to 15 watts of blazing fast charging speed.”

Dave

A note 4 charges a 3220 battery in an hour standard. Just saying that turbo charging isn’t always necessary. It is nice though

dilbar stalker

According to Samsung, it’s actually a 99 minute charge time from 0 to 100% with Samsung included “turbo charger.” They do say it gets from 0 to 50% in 30 minutes though, but the second half takes much longer than the first half.

moew

Not just turbo but Motorola droid turbo!

MUTINOUS

they say “too big” on a 5.2″ screen only because they’ve only had 3.5 inches to play with…………wait for it……..wait for it ……. oh now you get it.

Dave

Sorry…that’s just the girth.

Tony Spencer

I’m going with the Turbo with ballistic nylon.

jamaall

I hated the look of the Kevlar on the Turbo, but the ballistic nylon just about changed my mind. It looks much better. Sorry N6 🙁

New_Guy

Yeah, that nylon looks fantastic.

Bryan

In the video he posted, the ballistic nylon didn’t have the Verizon tramp stamp but in the picture above, it does. HOW WILL IT LOOK WHEN A CONSUMER BUYS IT!?

Guest

The “tramp stamp” is shown on all three in the picture at the top of this post.

Jeff C

tramp stamp is not on the 64 gb version i believe

socarwolverine

Because it’s a computer rendered image and incorrect.

Greg Madhere

I saw it at my local VZW store yesterday. They do have them in the back of the stores. There’s no Verizon tramp stamp. Just the Droid logo and if you get the 64GB, it has a red line underneath and says 64GB. The ballistic nylon felt and looked great. I’m still waiting for the Nexus 6 to decide though, but it’s so tempting. Waiting for reviews.

MikeSaver

roof orooforoofofroofforof farooooo

BRIM

Why do you keep saying “too big” when you have yet to hold it?

JSo

You aren’t cool unless you say it’s too big.

BTLS

sad but true, for now anyways…

unashamedgeek

I can hold a phone of similar size or make my own template based on the given size and determine if it is too big.

Billyt

I can ride my bike with no handlebars

Ben Landwehr

No handlebars.

jerflash

No handlebars

JoshGroff

I can ride my bike with no handlebars.

Ender_P

. No handlebars .

M3D1T8R

No handlebars?

Ender_P

No handlebars.

William_Morris

C-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-combo breaker!

Jason R

I agree, remember the Etch a Sketch? Too big 😛

moew

No moustache?

jnt

B/c it’s dimensions are wider/taller/thicker than most phablets out there, if not all (when you include thickness).

jbdan

I believe he has probably had one for a little while now I’m guessing under NDA no?

Nikos Koufos

Nexus 6 looks, droid turbo everything else

Dave

Nearly identical besides screen and battery right?

calculatorwatch

…and size

Shawheim

and camera

JoshGroff

Locked vs unlocked bootloader, which is a pretty important thing around these here parts.